How to Take Advantage of Your Furnace’s Efficiency

Spring has arrived on the calendar, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have unanticipated cold days. It’s never the wrong time of year to take a closer look at your furnace efficiency. There are some basic things that can be done to fully reap the benefits of your furnace’s efficiency and boost the life of your system.

Switch Your Furnace Filter Changing your furnace filter seems to always appear on these lists because it’s so important. Energy Star suggests swapping your filter every month. The frequency in which you change your filter will depend on your filter type and your system. Some filters last more than others. Inspect your filters every month and get a sense of how often your filters need switched out. A clean filter will keep air flowing freely in your home which will not only boost your air quality, but also helps your system run more efficiently. Dust and build-up in your system may cause your system to work harder and could lead to a shorter life for your system.

Ensure Your Ducts Are Sealed Properly Ducts distribute air throughout your home and if they have any leaks, holes or poor connections, you can have a lot of energy being wasted. Not only that, but they might be making your home less comfortable. If you are not sure your ducts are sealed well, we can help.

Add a Programmable Thermostat A programmable thermostat can lessen your heating costs as well as your cooling costs. Heating and cooling your home while you’re away is wasteful, so why pay to keep your home comfortable when you’re not home? There are several different models of programmable thermostats select from, so pick the one that best suits your lifestyle needs.

Arrange Your Annual Tune-Up When your furnace isn’t having any problems it’s easy to forget that it can run even more smoothly with an annual tune-up and maintenance check. Annual furnace tune-ups keep your furnace working efficiently and may extend the lifespan of your system.

Zoned Heating and Cooling A zoned heating and cooling system provides you individual control over different zones of your home using multiple programmable thermostats. This will not only keep you more comfortable, but also save you money.

Heating and cooling accounts for half of the energy used in your home. Together we can work to make sure your heating and cooling system is operating at top efficiency. If you haven’t set up your furnace service for the year or have any questions related to your home comfort system, give us a call at 601-272-8497.

Lennox was founded to deliver some of the most dependable, reliable HVAC systems in the market while providing great service and quality for customers. Watts Electrical & Air Conditioning in Columbia is no different, with our constant devotion to your comfort and commitment to the community. We strive to be the best at what we do so you can always be comfortable, and know you can always depend on us. Give us a shout at 601-272-8497 or schedule an appointment with us so we can help you achieve total home comfort.